Event details

Government leaders, companies and research organizations and industry experts from the U.S. and Austria gather in Washington D.C. to strengthen the cooperation in aerospace, defense and security systems.

On March 17 ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA, the S&T and Defense Cooperation Offices of the Austrian Embassy – in cooperation with U.S. National Defense Industrial Association and the Austrian Defense & Security Industry Group – will host the ”U.S. - AUSTRIA AEROSPACE AND SECURITY S&T CONFERENCE” in the Embassy premises.

The conference is an ideal platform for exchange between government officials from the U.S. and Austria, Austrian companies and research organizations, U.S. companies and industry experts.

Dr. Simon Worden, Director of NASA Ames Research Center, Mr. Earl Wyatt, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Emerging Capability & Prototyping, and Dr. Jennifer Ricklin, Director of Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA), have already confirmed to be keynote speakers at the event. Additionally, three S&T panels will provide you with perspectives from members of the Austrian and US Governments and the Private Sector View.

Coffee breaks, lunch and the Austrian dinner reception provide networking opportunities during the conference. Austrian CEOs and technology experts will be available for individual discussions at their exhibitor booths.